2000 Nissan Xterra Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,475miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Nissan Xterra, 5% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,475 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“3 times in the past year when purchasing tires or brakes wheel studs have broken off. The tire shop told me this has been a big problem with Nissan xterras. I was charged $25 for each wheel stud and lug nut. It is getting expensive. Since I have to enter an incident date I entered the last occurance.”
NHTSA complaint #10209682, filed 2007-11, 82,000 miles“Alloy wheels on 2000 Nissan Xterra se models are cracking.I noticed two 1 cracks in one of my wheels while washing the vehicle. A local dealership reluctantly replaced the wheel free of charge. Since I found the crack in my wheel I have come across several people with cracking wheels on the identical model and year.”
NHTSA complaint #10031137, filed 2003-08, 28,500 miles“I did not recieve recall info on alloy wheel and fuel sending unit from Nissan for my 2000 Xterra. In addition I had my nissian serviced several times at a dealer and was not made aware of the recall. Only when I did research did I find out there was a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10116037, filed 2005-03, 80,950 miles“Recall 03v307000/alloy wheel cracks. Vehicle experienced cracking of the alloy wheels. It was the front left wheel that had the defect. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that the VIN for this vehicle was not included in the recall. Consumer will have to pay out of pocket to repair this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10107228, filed 2005-01, 58,000 miles“While driving 32 MPH the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle without warning. As a result the consumer loss control of the vehicle. The consumer was able to regain control and pulled over. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10096966, filed 2005-08, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V307000Aug 22, 20032000 nissan xterra vehicles manufactured between october 15, 1999, and february 29, 2000. The alloy wheels used on these vehicles may not have been properly…Covers: Nissan Xterra 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Xterra
66 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Xterra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology